In Our Parlor

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In Our Parlor is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Justin Wootten and was released on November 5, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

STORY - In Our Parlor tells the story of a game developer who falls asleep at home and dreams about the game world they're creating. To end the nightmare and wake up, they must make their way through their own creation and reach the parlor. THE EXPERIENCE - Atmospheric horror and realistic set pieces make this horror walking simulator an immersive and terrifying experience. The surreal setting…

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has an excellent, immersive atmosphere with well-crafted hand-made environments that create a creepy and unsettling mood.
Sound design and music are standout features, greatly enhancing the eerie and dreamlike qualities of the experience.
It is a concise and accessible walking simulator with an intriguing surreal narrative that keeps some players hooked despite its short length.

The game suffers from stability and performance issues, including freezing, crashing, and control lag which can hinder playability.
Some players find the narrative unclear or minimal, lacking meaningful story development or interactive elements, making it feel more like a mood piece than a traditional game.
There are technical annoyances like forced control schemes, lack of pause functionality, and occasional clipping or visual glitches that detract from the overall experience.

atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong mood, tension, and well-crafted, dark, and creepy environments enhanced by excellent graphics and a fitting vintage soundtrack. While it lacks interactive elements, scares, and a clear story, the atmospheric music and detailed setting successfully create a haunting and immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that effectively supports the game's horror tone.
- “In our parlor is a small but atmospheric mystery that leans hard into mood and tension.”
- “Very atmospheric and fun, and I love how they set the mood with the old Edward G Robinson movie playing on the TV at the beginning.”
- “In this debut title from Wickwire Game Studio, creator Justin Wootten has lovingly crafted a well-detailed and staged environment with an excellent selection of vintage music and a custom atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “Nothing is interactive or interesting, and there are no scares. The atmosphere, while present, is not what I would call thick.”
- “For a first game, it's rather positive despite the lack of menus, interactions, and atmosphere during the exploration of the locations.”
- “Pretty, nonsensical, decent atmosphere.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The music is widely praised for its atmospheric and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the game's dreamlike, eerie, and unsettling mood. Reviewers appreciate the careful selection of vintage and custom tracks, which contribute significantly to the overall environment and vibe.
- “The music was on point and accentuated both the dreamlike nature of the narrative as well as its disturbing and unnerving characteristics.”
- “In this debut title from Wickwire Game Studio, creator Justin Wootten has lovingly crafted a well-detailed and staged environment with an excellent selection of vintage music and a custom atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “Excellent choice of music and sound design, would recommend.”
- “I watch a boring shot of the side of a house in the movie theatre and nothing happens, but the music really tries to make me think something is.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story is atmospheric and gradually unfolds through intimate, hand-crafted environments, effectively keeping players engaged. While some find it compelling with a dramatic climax and good pacing of scares, others feel it lacks depth and backstory, leaving a desire for more content. Overall, it offers a brief but intriguing narrative experience.
- “The hand‑crafted environments feel intimate and unsettling, and the slow unraveling of the story keeps you hooked.”
- “Telling a simple story across several scenes, this haunted walk features an excellent ratio of spm (scares per minute) with a satisfyingly dramatic climax.”
- “It's atmospheric sure, but there is no story, no scares, and it took longer to install than play.”
- “But it's a decent little 20-minute walking simulator with a nebulous story.”
- “I wish there was more to it and more backstory because it had me invested and wanting more.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics are praised for creating a beautiful yet dark and creepy atmosphere that enhances the game's sense of dread. However, some users experienced performance issues due to the lack of options to adjust graphic settings, which affected their gameplay. Overall, the visuals are well-executed but might be demanding for lower-end PCs.
- “The atmosphere seems dark, but the graphics are done well.”
- “The graphics were lovely and disconcerting, even if they made my low-end PC struggle occasionally.”
- “Beautiful graphics used to create a truly creepy atmosphere with lots of dread but no horror or gore.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features a "things change when you look away" mechanic that is well-executed and seamless, enhancing the walking simulator experience. Overall, the transitions and interactive elements are praised for maintaining immersion.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing that can prevent players from completing it.
- “Couldn't finish the game because it freezes”